As a former college athlete and having worked in the intercollegiate athletic field for the past 20 years, I am frequently asked the following question. “What are the benefits of participating in college athletics?” Simple enough question at face value, but at times it is hard to give a thorough answer. Below is a link to an article from Higher Education News which answers that question very well. I hope you enjoy it.
http://sites.mediaplanet.com/higher-education-news/5-benefits-to-playing-a-college-sport